Category Archives: Personal

Can’t We Start Again, Please

The end is near! No, that’s not an apocalyptic statement, that’s a commentary on my self-granted three-month sabbatical. I stopped the daily devotional writing to do some self-reflection, to think about the process of writing the devotionals, and to think … Continue reading

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Life Happens – Starting the Year Over Again

I started this year with good intentions. I had plans. I was going to do a lot of work on promoting my devotional books. I was going to use this blog as a showcase for writing and for my photography, … Continue reading

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Have I Actually Made It As An Author?

Posted originally on Bob James – Author site This story began with another warning about a web piracy site. One of the advantages to eBooks is that they’re so much cheaper to produce and make available to the public. The … Continue reading

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A Time For Renewal

I’ve been writing devotionals every day, or nearly every day, for almost ten years now, I believe. The writing began as a labor of love as I joyously shared what God’s been teaching me in my daily Bible reading. The … Continue reading

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January 16 – Dealing With a Tough Day

Luke 13:1-17; Genesis 23; Psalm 16 I’m not going to make specific comments on any verse today, it’s been a tough one. I was standing in line at the bank when the phone call came that my mother had passed … Continue reading

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Looking Toward Next Year

I’ve thought and prayed about devotionals for 2019 and I’m really convicted that I need to do something different. I kept running late with my devotionals this last year. So, I began thinking and praying about doing devotionals meant to … Continue reading

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Daily Enduring Truth Now Available in eBook Format

I’ve been working on editing some previous posts from Daily Enduring Truth into book format and I’m happy to say that it’s now available in eBook format through Smashwords. While it’s not up on Amazon yet, it will be soon. … Continue reading

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Rwanda Trip 2017 – Day 11

Thursday, June 22 Today was the last day in the classrooms for most of us. Connie, Bunmi, and Janet will be staying at Kayonza for an extra week. And, interestingly enough, we were out at Kayonza today. Five members of … Continue reading

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Rwanda 2017 – Day 2 

Tuesday, June 13 I was awake early. Coffee hadn’t been made yet. The Sun wasn’t even beginning to color the sky. The person who sets up in the morning made a special trip to get me hot water so I … Continue reading

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Rwanda Trip 2017- Day 1

Monday, June 12 The day began with the beautiful sunrise I posted pictures of earlier. It was a blessing sitting on the balcony, sipping coffee, reading my Bible, and writing my devotional. Then, Zach, our leader, led us in a … Continue reading

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